NY A05420

Expands the requirement to provide free menstrual products (sanitary napkins, tampons, panty liners) to include drop-in centers, intake shelters, and emergency congregate housing

Drop-in centers are defined as facilities providing services like hot meals, showers, laundry, medical care, and employment referrals to single adults, but not overnight housing

Intake centers are facilities where individuals or families must apply for shelter with the department

Emergency congregate housing includes locations where individuals and families stay more than 96 continuous hours in shared sleeping quarters and bathrooms, operated by state, city, or local agencies

Applies to providers reimbursed from state or state-administered grants or funds, requiring products be provided at no cost to individuals